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Inert Gas Purge

When working with highly explosive solvents, those with a low flash point, very low auto-ignition temperature and a wide range over which the solvent will flash there is potential for an explosion to occur inside the evaporator. To eliminate this risk, Genevac offer the Inert Gas Purge (IGP) option which purges the air from the evaporator using an inert gas prior to commencing the evaporation process. It is at the beginning of the evaporation process where most risk of explosion exists, i.e. when there is a mixture of solvent vapour and oxygen in the evaporation chamber. The IGP may be locked on by the Laboratory Supervisor forcing all users to use the facility.

The IGP is available with the EZ-2 Series, the Rocket, and all HT Series evaporators. IGP must be used whenever using highly explosive solvents, such as:

Carbon disulfide

Diethyl ether

1,2-dimethoxyethane

2-ethoxyethanol

Hydrogen cyanide

Pentane

Triethylsilane

The IGP option can also be useful where an inert atmosphere is required to help protect dry samples from moisture and/or oxygen exposure at the end of the evaporation process. The IGP module controls gasses entering the evaporator, therefore at the end of the evaporation process, instead of releasing the vacuum by letting air into the chamber, inert gas is introduced instead. The inert gas atmosphere is then maintained until the user opens the system to claim their dry samples.

The IGP unit does not control the atmosphere outside of the vapour path of the evaporator. Genevac evaporators must be used in a safe, inert atmosphere. For further details please review the Genevac Atex Statement. As with any laboratory proceedure, the user must complete their own full risk assesment before proceeding with the work.

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SP Scientific is the synergistic collection of well-known and highly regarded scientific equipment brands, including VirTis, FTS Systems, Hull, Genevac, Hotpack, and most recently PennTech. The joining of these well-established brands as SP Scientific has created one of the largest and most experienced companies in freeze drying (lyophilization), centrifugal evaporation and concentration, temperature control/thermal management, glassware washers, controlled environments, vial washing and tray loading machines.

More than a scientific equipment supplier, SP Scientific represents brands that distinguish themselves by being able to more thoroughly assist customers in matching equipment to particular application needs. Fortune 500, pharmaceutical, aerospace, automotive, medical device, diagnostic kit and biotechnology companies — as well as government facilities, universities and colleges are among the organizations served on a daily basis.

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SP Scientific is part of SP Industries, Inc.,
a leading designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art laboratory
equipment, pharmaceutical manufacturing solutions, laboratory supplies
and instruments, and specialty glassware. SP's products support research
and production across divers end user markets including pharmaceutical,
scientific research, industrial, aeronautic, semiconductor and
healthcare. SP's three flagship brands -- SP Scientific, SP Scienceware, and SP Ableware
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innovation. In December, 2015, SP Industries was acquired by Harbour Group,
a private investment firm founded in 1976. Harbour Group is a privately
owned, operations focused company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Headquartered in Warminster, Pennsylvania, SP Industries has
production facilities in the USA and Europe and offers a world-wide
sales and service network with full product support including training
and technical assistance.